Overview
- Sport Bild and BILD report that Real Madrid intends to put Vinícius on the market in summer 2026, with no official confirmation from the club.
- Vinícius is under contract until 2027, and talks to extend are said to have stalled, positioning 2026 as the last window to secure a top fee.
- Recent flashpoints include a substitution protest that led to public and internal apologies and a missed penalty designated for Kylian Mbappé that frustrated coach Xabi Alonso.
- Manchester City and Chelsea are identified by Sportbild citing Football Insider as leading suitors, while a Saudi Pro League move is described as off the table.
- Coverage also links an anonymous Athletic article critical of Alonso to the player’s camp, highlighting reported friction within the squad.